Stun guns or conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) are used for incapacitating a potential suspect. Such weapons deliver electric shocks with the purpose of disrupting the muscle functions without causing substantial damage to the suspect who could be a threat to law and order. These stun guns are used to control violent situations involving civilians, as well as in scenarios where the use of lethal weapons is discouraged, or where policy limits employment of conventional force.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global stun gun market to grow at a CAGR of 7.92% during the period 2017-2021.

Covered in this report

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global thoracic surgery market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated in the overall market from the sale of stun guns to the law enforcement agencies and civilians.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:

Americas

APAC

EMEA

Technavio's report Global Stun Gun Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors

Euro Security Products

MARCH

Nova Security

Shyh Sing Enterprise

TASER International

Other prominent vendors

Jiun-An Technology

SABRE

Shenzhen Senxunda Electronic Technology

Skyline USA

Market driver

Increased riots and protests in urban areas

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Market challenge

Unauthorized possession and illicit trafficking of stun guns

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Market trend

Greater focus on individual self-defense

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Key questions answered in this report

What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?

What are the key market trends?

What is driving this market?

What are the challenges to market growth?

Who are the key vendors in this market space?

What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?

Commenting on the report, an analyst from Technavio’s team said: “Homeland security measures have garnered the considerable attention of the law enforcement departments of countries, and they are focusing on augmenting weapons and equipment that are utilized in ensuring law and order in a country. Innovative techniques, as well as highly advanced equipment, are being introduced to assist police operations. To achieve this objective, departments are collaborating with companies to assist them in their R&D initiatives that are directed toward the development of pioneering products.”

According to the report, ongoing civil unrest around the world is a major factor driving the growth of the market. In recent years, an increase in the number of conflicts across the world has significantly raised the demand for non-lethal weapons. Law enforcement personnel often use non-lethal weapons for controlling hostile civilians involved in riots in urban areas. For instance, in April 2015, the Maryland Police and the National Guard Troops of the US made use of non-lethal weapons during a riot in Baltimore, Maryland, US. Similarly, in November 2016, the police of Portland, Oregon, US used stuns guns along with rubber bullets and tear gas to control hostile demonstrators.

Further, the report states that there has been increasing backlash against the use of non-lethal weapons on civilians. Concerns have been raised to establish national mechanisms and review the legality and use of non-lethal weapons. Since medically the use of non-lethal weapons on people (amid new weapons being introduced) is not yet fully understood, concerns have been raised to examine these weapons from an ethical perspective. Civilian casualties during several riots and hostile agitations have raised serious concern over the use of lethal force in dispersing protesters. Use of pellet and stun guns has caused serious injuries to the protesting civilians in many countries in recent times. Also, in many occasions the use of less-lethal weapons have led to the deterioration of the situations.